NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 28/2/96
Strong SW to NW winds have re-deposited lying snow as unstable
windslab on steeply inclined NE to E facing corrie headwalls
and gully tops above 900m. Milder temperatures have begun to
consolidate the snowpack in locations below this altitude.
Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche in those steep,
high NE to E aspects.  Recent cornice and avalanche debris
noted in Coire Laogh Mor.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 29/2/96
Somewhat milder conditions are expected to bring some marginal
stabilisation to the snowpack in most locations. However, light
sleety snow showers on moderate NW winds may result in a few
patches of windslab on SE aspects where there will be a
Moderate (Category 2) hazard of avalanche.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Cover remains good down to 500m.
ICING:
Limited ice build up; many buttresses remain plastered with
snow.
COMMENT:
Good ski-touring conditions at present. Excellent skiing in the
ski area on Weds.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 28/2/96
Large areas of unstable snow are present on mainly on N, NE and
E facing slopes and gullies. Greatest accumulations exist in
gullies and on scarp slopes above 900m. The avalanche hazard is
High (Category 4). Avalanche activity observed on east aspects
on Carn Mor Dearg.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 29/2/96
A warmer NW airflow will become established over the area, with
the freezing level rising to about 900m. Areas of unstable snow
will still be present, mainly on slopes and gullies with a N,
NE and E aspect. Greatest accumulations will be in gullies and
on scarp slopes above 1000m. Avalanches will occur in these
locations. The avalanche hazard will remain High (Category 4).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow above 600m.
ICING: Snow and ice will thaw below 900m on Thursday.
COMMENT: Unstable snow at the tops of many gullies and on scarp
slopes.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 28/2/96
There are deposits of windslab on N to E facing slopes and in
sheltered gullies and hollows mainly above 700m. Where deep soft
slab lies on steep slopes such as corrie walls and summit
gullies, the avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 29/2/96
Slightly milder weather will bring very light snow showers
above 800m and fresh northwesterly winds. The condition of the
snowpack will remain similar above 800m with windslab
continuing to form. However below this level thaw conditions are
expected. Where deeper accumulations of windslab exist on N
through to SE slopes and sheltered gullies the Avalanche hazard
will remain Considerable (Category 3). Avalanches are likely in
these areas.




CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 350m.

ICING: Ice may start thawing below 750m.

COMMENT: Deep unstable snow remains in sheltered gullies,
elsewhere good climbing can be found on buttresses and ridges.

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